5 Reasons to Eat Bananas Every Day

5 Reasons to Eat Bananas Every Day

Bananas are delicious. These curved, yellow fruits have a mild, yet distinctive taste, preferred by kids and adults alike. They are the perfect snack at each time of the day. They are available all year round, so they can easily become a part of your daily diet. But their taste and sweetness are just two reasons why you should eat them on a daily basis. Here are five more.

1. Bananas are nutritious

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Banana is a fruit – this makes it the best candidate for a snack. It has a healthy amount of carbohydrates, mostly coming from its dietary fiber content and no fat worth mentioning. They are low in calories – one medium-sized banana has about 100 calories – but they are filling. They have a considerable content of vitamins B12 and C, and smaller quantities of others and they are rich in potassium and manganese, as well as other trace elements.

2. Bananas help regulate bowel movements

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Thanks to their considerable dietary fiber content, bananas can help you avoid constipation. Each average-sized banana contains up to 3 grams of fiber, about 10% of what your body needs. Eating bananas and drinking enough water will help you eliminate stool more easily. Just make sure the fruit you eat is ripe.




But bananas can also reduce diarrhea, especially for babies. It can help tighten up the stool and reduce the number of your trips to the bathroom.

3. Bananas help reduce blood pressure

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Potassium is an essential mineral, with multiple roles in our body. Among others, it balances the effects of sodium and helps our kidneys do their job, thus helping to regulate blood pressure. Bananas are loaded with potassium, which makes them the perfect choice for anyone, especially those with blood pressure issues. According to several studies, eating 2 bananas a day can lower blood pressure by 10% while five to six of them can even have the effect of a prescription medication.

4. Bananas fight stress, reduce depression and insomnia

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Bananas contain a substance known as tryptophan, an essential amino acid that can’t be synthesized in our body. Tryptophan is a precursor to serotonin, the neurotransmitter responsible for a feeling of wellbeing and happiness. The curved yellow fruit has not just the amino acid, but also the nutrients needed to transform it into serotonin, which makes it a great source for it.

5. There are many more

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There are so many other health benefits packed inside a banana that the list could go on forever. But I’ll stop at five, with a short list of its other benefits: it aids bone health, helps prevent anemia, helps avoid childhood leukemia, reduces menstrual pains and helps prevent stomach ulcers.